Strawberry Hot Chocolate
A luxurious pink hot chocolate made with melted white chocolate, milk, and sweet strawberry flavor. Topped with whipped cream for a cozy treat.
Pin Share Print Servings: 2 mug
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $8
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan (Medium size)
- 1 Whisk (For stirring)
- 2 Clear Mugs (For serving)
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk - Base liquid
- ½ cup heavy cream - For richness
- 1 cup white chocolate chips - High quality
- ⅓ cup strawberry puree - Or high quality syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - Flavor enhancer
- 1 pinch salt - Balances sweetness
- 1 cup whipped cream - Topping
- 2 tablespoon freeze-dried strawberries - Crushed topping
Instructions
- Heat milk, cream, and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming (do not boil).
- Reduce heat to low; whisk in white chocolate chips and vanilla until completely melted and smooth.
- Whisk in strawberry puree (and food coloring if using) until combined and pink.
- Pour into mugs and top immediately with whipped cream.
- Sprinkle with crushed freeze-dried strawberries and serve warm.
Notes
Use freeze-dried strawberries for the topping to get that intense flavor and crunch seen in the photos. Do not boil the white chocolate.
Nutrition
Serving: 250g | Calories: 450kcal (23%) | Carbohydrates: 42g (14%) | Protein: 10g (20%) | Fat: 28g (43%) | Saturated Fat: 18g (113%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 65mg (22%) | Sodium: 120mg (5%) | Potassium: 400mg (11%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 38g (42%) | Vitamin A: 600IU (12%) | Vitamin C: 30mg (36%) | Calcium: 300mg (30%) | Iron: 0.5mg (3%)